Blocki Flute Method Student Book 1 (5th Edition)

• Begins with several pages of head joint exercises to develop great tone before balancing the whole flute.
• Emphasizes flexibility between octaves
• Large print makes it easier to learn note reading.
• Five-note patterns are used to quickly develop technique
• Fun composition pages reinforce what the student is learning. Ex. After learning eighth notes a composition project of Theme and Variations on Yankee Doodle is used to reinforce the concept of changing between quarter and eighth notes.
• Tons of Duets (The teacher's part is in the Supplementary Duet Book I)
• What's new in 5th edition?: After using the method for over 10 years, we knew which pieces the students loved and which one were just "okay." Anything that was just "okay" has been replaced with kid tested exciting pieces. There are many new duets and since students love trills we've included many more. These trills have transformed boring octave exercises into motivating pieces such as Half Pipe Stunts, Trampoline Tricks, and Bungee Jumping A's. Other new favorites include the Yankee Doodle Theme and Variations (which kids love because it makes them sound almost virtuosic), The Sad Singing Swan, and the Daring Detective.